JavaScript eval()
Examples
Execute JavaScript code with eval():
let x = 10;
let y = 20;
let text = "x * y";
let result = eval(text);
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Never use eval(). Use code or a function instead:
let x = 10;
let y = 20;
let result = x * y;
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Definition and Usage
The eval() method evaluates or executes an argument.
If the argument is an expression, eval() evaluates the expression. If the
argument is one or more JavaScript statements, eval() executes the statements.
Do NOT use eval()
Executing JavaScript from a string is an BIG security risk.
With eval(), malicious code can run inside your application without permission.
With eval(), third-party code can see the scope of your application, which can lead to possible attacks.
Syntax
eval(string)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
| string | A JavaScript expression, variable, statement, or sequence of statements |
Browser Support
eval() is an ECMAScript1 (ES1) feature.
ES1 (JavaScript 1997) is fully supported in all browsers:
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera | IE |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
